Syracuse resident wins ticket to the Pride of NY Harvest Festival!

Update to Tuesday's post: Tracy Tillapaugh, of Syracuse, is the winner of the ticket to this weekend's Pride of New York Harvest Festival at the state fairgrounds -- and not just because she is so excited to attend! There were just three entries. Thanks to Maureen and Ryan for entering as well.  And stay tuned. You never know when there might be another giveaway here!

It’s that time of year again: Time to be thankful for and celebrate the harvest. 

And time to celebrate New York’s farm, field and artisan food producer bounty at the Pride of New York Harvest Festival.

This year’s Harvest Festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (November 5) and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday (November 6) at the state fairgrounds, in Geddes.

There will be an array of homegrown and homemade NYS foods to tempt your taste buds: cheeses, spreads, toppings, sauces sweet and savory, cookies, mustards, muesli – you name it. There will also be wines from all corners of the state to sample.

I’m looking forward to trying/taking home and baking with locally produced, sweet cream Meadow Butter from Kriemhild Dairy Farms and picking up some of the “java-licious” dry rubs from Keuka Lake Coffee Roasters – to single out just two of the many food vendors who will be there.

Tickets to the Pride of NY Harvest Fest are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

I have in my possession one admission ticket to give away to a reader.

TO ENTER TO WIN: Leave a short and sweet comment below telling me why you’re looking forward to the fest OR how you like to eat/buy local. The giveaway is open to Central New York residents only and IMPORTANT NOTE you will need to pick up your ticket in person.

The deadline to enter is 9 a.m. Thursday and a winner will be selected at random. Good luck!

 

Comments

[Margaret @ Eat First]

Hi, Tracy --
Great idea, shopping at the Pride of New York Harvest Fest. There are so many great foodie items/stocking stuffers there.
Putting your name in the hat right now. Thanks for visiting, and for your kind words. Hope to see you soon.
--Margaret

[Tracy]

Hi Margaret,

My goal this Christmas is to finish up my shopping with everything from local stores (and I still have 80% of my shopping left to do!). Attending the Harvest Fest would allow me to get quite a bit more finished this year. :)

Great blog, as always!

@tracytilly

[Margaret @ Eat First]

Maureen --
Wish I had some Pasta's spicy hot oil... I'd try your lunch for breakfast!!
Have you tried the Syracuse Real Food Co-Op off Westcott Street for local eggs? Just a thought. Near SU and open to the public. I haven't been there lately, but should stop in. :)
PS: Throwing your name in the hat for ticket giveaway. Thanks for stopping by.
--Margaret

[Maureen]

Hi Margaret, There is no substitute for local, especially produce at harvest time. And my new favorite lunch is Pasta's Spicy Hot Tomato Oil on stretch bread with poached egg. I just need a source for farm fresh eggs near the Syracuse University area. :) Thanks for your excellent blog.

[Margaret @ Eat First]

Ryan --
Thank you for visiting -- and for the thoughtful reply/contest entry. We're looking forward to another Pride of NY Harvest Festival. Third consecutive year in Syracuse! Good luck.
--Margaret

[Ryan]

We try to eat as local as possible on our grad student/health professional budget. Whenever our family and friends visit, we only take them to local restaurants! I'd love to win to learn about more local companies.